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Origins of the Morbey surname

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About the Morbeys

We have a total number of 2140 records for people with the last name Morbey.

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Where do most Morbeys live?

In 1921, most Morbeys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Morbeys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,010 records for the Morbey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Morbeys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Morbeys.

What are the most common Morbey first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Morbey family members

Common jobs for Morbeys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Morbeys in 1921
Domestic Servant

8

Dressmaker

8

General Servant

6

Laundress

6

Dress Maker

4

Common Male occupations for Morbeys in 1921
Farm Labourer

13

General Labourer

13

Clerk

8

Agricultural Labourer

7

Gardener

6

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